Gather and share data necessary to develop baselines and inform strategies, as well as track progress towards goal achievement

Roll-out education and awareness programmes that can be adapted across African countries

Build capacity that is qualified to meet major challenges

Promote research and 'proof-of-concept' demonstration projects that can be shared across the Network

Contribute information that will enable governments, municipalities, harbours and organizations to successfully motivate for better resources so that they might execute environmentally safe and economically beneficial waste management and recycling schemes